Things Nobody Tells You About Growing a Service-Based Business

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I learned most of these the hard way. Some of them took months to figure out. A couple of them I’m still unlearning. And all of them would have saved me a lot of time, money, and energy if someone had just said them out loud earlier. So here they are. For you. For free.

3 Ways to Get Consistent Clients for Your Service Business Without More Social Media

Woman on phone trying to get consistent clients for her service business on Lauren Schaff Business Coaching + Consulting Blog

Do you wish you could get consistent clients instead of riding the stressful ups and downs of a quiet inbox one month and being overbooked the next? That up-and-down rhythm — the unpredictability of it all — can take a toll. It’s not just frustrating. It’s distracting, stressful, and honestly, exhausting. You’re working hard, doing

How to Grow Your Interior Design Business

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Struggling to grow your interior design business? This guide shares practical marketing tips, referral strategies, and growth advice for interior designers ready to grow their business. Learn how to attract aligned clients, raise your rates, and get more of the work you want.

How to Get More Clients as a Local Service-Based Business (Without Going Viral)

Woman business owner working on strategy to get more clients as a local service-based business with Lauren Schaff Small Business Coach

Wondering how to get more clients as a local service-based business—without becoming a full-time content creator or chasing trends? You’re not alone. If you’re a therapist, realtor, interior designer, wedding vendor, or doctor, you probably started your business to serve your community—not to go viral. And yet, most marketing advice wasn’t made for businesses like

What my business values mean for your success?

Discover the powerful core values – Simplicity, Connection, Optimism, and Alignment – that empower women entrepreneurs to help you drive success. Uncover how these values can empower you to achieve success in your business. Learn actionable strategies to build meaningful connections, craft out-of-the-box solutions, and align with your aspirations.